Mariska Hargitay Shares Personal Truth in New Documentary My Mom Jayne

In My Mom Jayne, Mariska Hargitay reveals that Mickey Hargitay was not her biological father and recounts confronting her real dad years later, offering an intimate look into her family history and emotional journey.

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Mariska Hargitay Shares Personal Truth in New Documentary My Mom Jayne

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In an emotional revelation, actress Mariska Hargitay opens up about a deeply personal part of her life in the newly released documentary My Mom Jayne. The Law & Order: SVU star shares that the man she grew up knowing as her father—bodybuilder and actor Mickey Hargitay—was not her biological dad.

The documentary, which centers on her late mother, Hollywood icon Jayne Mansfield, delves into previously untold family history. In one of the most poignant moments, Mariska reveals she discovered the truth about her biological father years ago and eventually sought him out for a difficult but necessary conversation.

“I grew up idolizing Mickey, and he was everything a father should be,” she says in the film. “But learning the truth about my biological father was a journey I had to take—to understand my identity and my past.”

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While Hargitay has long maintained privacy about her family life, she says this film was an opportunity to honor her mother’s legacy while confronting her own truths. The actress describes the experience as healing and liberating.

My Mom Jayne is being praised not just for its intimate storytelling but also for shedding light on the complexities of identity, family secrets, and personal reconciliation.